This observational ambispective cohort study aims to establish reference values for cardiac structure and function, coronary artery dimensions, and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in a healthy pediatric population living in Italy. Healthy children aged 0-18 years undergoing cardiologic evaluation will be enrolled. Echocardiographic and carotid ultrasound parameters will be collected together with anthropometric and demographic data. The study includes both retrospective and prospective cohorts.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
0 Years
Max age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
Age between 0 and 18 years (inclusive) Availability of demographic and anthropometric data Negative past and recent medical history for chronic or acute diseases Adequate quality of echocardiographic evaluation Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian and assent from the minor when applicable
Exclusion Criteria:
Primary outcome measure(s)
Distribution of echocardiographic and carotid ultrasound measurements — Baseline Distribution of cardiac chamber dimensions, cardiac function parameters, coronary artery dimensions, and carotid intima-media thickness values in healthy children living in Italy.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, U.O. Pediatria
Bologna
Bologna
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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